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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.73, 779.31 and 328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.73, 779.31 and 328.67 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.73 : 779.31 = 328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.73/779.31 = 328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.73x = 779.31 × 328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.73x = 256,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,135.82/564.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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